A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4939778 Details
Epoch: 229 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 13587314 epoch_slot_no: 22514 block_no: 4939601 slot_leader_id: 4559018 size: 3561 time: 2020-11-12 04:00:05 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x722d68ade3707458189f504cf2a99b32ca6371a24f79e579a9d7d62346d09bbdBlock Operator
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